LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Las Vegas police are on the lookout for the individuals responsible for breaking into the home of one of the victims of a fatal shooting at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas last month. Naoko Takemaru, an associate professor of Japanese studies at the university, was one of three instructors killed in the December 6 shooting. The other victims were Jerry Cha-Jan Chang, a business professor, and Patricia Navarro-Velez, an assistant professor of accounting. A visiting professor was also seriously injured in the attack.
According to a report by Fox affiliate KVVU, a neighbor witnessed a woman leaving Takemaru’s home with multiple items and covering her face. The woman then got into a car with two men wearing face coverings. Police were alerted to the burglary when the neighbor reported the suspicious activity.
Officers arriving at the scene found open cabinets and other signs of a break-in. They are now seeking information from the public to help identify potential suspects in the case. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department at (702) 385-5555.
The fatal shooting of the three UNLV instructors and the injuring of another visiting professor have left the university community devastated. The shooter was killed during the attack following a shootout with the police.
The burglary at Takemaru’s home has further compounded the tragedy, and investigators are working diligently to bring the perpetrators to justice. The community’s support is crucial in helping law enforcement solve this case and provide closure to the victims’ families.